January, 2021 || In This Issue:
Photo: Timothy Teague
WHAT ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS?

2020 was a tough year for all of us, which is why our New Years Resolution is to double down on our commitment to our community. This means maintaining our services and programs such as counseling, our PROUD programs, syringe exchange and many more!

Our services and programs are currently being conducted either virtually or within social distancing guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure to our community members.

Do you have any questions about our services and programs? Contact us!

A Big Thank You To Our Donors

We could not have made it through 2020 without our amazing donors so we wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who donated in 2020! Because of your generosity we were able to keep our programs and services available throughout these unprecedented times. 

With your continued support, we can make 2021 a year of hope, strength and resiliency for our community. Thank you for your support!
PROUD OLDER ADULT LUNCHEON
 
Our country is becoming more and more divided and it can be difficult to connect with others when it comes to political views. Are you interested in learning how to engage in dialogue across political lines? 

On Thursday, January 21 at noon, the PROUD Older Adult Luncheon will be joined by author, speaker, psychologist and professor at UCSB, Tania Israel to discuss her newest book, Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide: Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work.

RSVP is required. 


PROUD YOUTH OF COLOR

Did you know that we have a PROUD Youth of Color group? 

This group was created by three of our youth leaders, in collaboration with PPF staff, to create a space just for BIPOC LGBTQ+ and ally youth. PROUD Youth of Color is a drop-in social group that is free, confidential and held every other Wednesday evening from 4:30pm-6:00pm on Zoom. 

RSVP is required to receive the Zoom link. Youth can sign up for text reminders through Remind by texting @proudyoc to 81010. 

PROUD YOUTH GROUP

PROUD Youth Group is still going strong into 2021! This beloved group is a free and confidential social group that is open to all LGBTQ+ and ally teens aged 12-17. PROUD Youth Group meets every Friday evening from 4:30pm-6:00pm. 

RSVP is required to receive the Zoom link. Youth can sign up for text reminders. For youth in South Santa Barbara County, text @socoproud to 81010, youth in North Santa Barbara County 
text @nocoproud to 81010, and youth outside Santa Barbara 
County text @proudyouth to 81010. 


Questions about our PROUD Programs? Contact our programs staff. 
PPF CLINICAL THERAPY GROUPS

The counseling center at Pacific Pride Foundation is excited to offer clinical therapy groups at our Santa Barbara location, such as:
  • Transgender Adult Therapy Group (including non-binary individuals) 
  • Bisexual/Pansexual+ Adult Therapy Group
  • Lesbian/Gay Women's Group
  • Parents of LGBTQ+ Children Immersive
The Transgender, Bisexual/Pansexual, and Lesbian/Gay Women's groups are free if the client is also enrolled in Individual Therapy at Pacific Pride Foundation.  The fee is otherwise $30 per session.  Fees for the Parent Immersive Series are $40 per person per session. 

Questions? Reach out to Counseling at Pacific Pride or call 805-963-3636  x119.
YOUNG PEOPLE IN RECOVERY

Have you heard of the BeSafe App? The free app is designed to prevent overdoses for anyone using drugs alone. 

To make this happen, Young People in Recovery needs volunteers to be supporters and take calls. Supporters are required to go through training; however, no previous experience is necessary. 

For more information or to become a supporter, contact Young People in Recovery.
PARTNERS IN PRIDE 

The new year always brings opportunities for positive change! In 2021, make a resolution to show your support for our community by becoming a Partner In Pride!

As a Partner in Pride, your donation will help support our programs and services such as health and wellness services, individual counseling, group therapy sessions, harm reduction and so much more. 
 
With the generous support of our Partners in Pride, we can continue to be a valuable resource for the community. 
 
Visit us online to become a Partner in Pride and to learn more about how we serve.

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Cinnabar Theater Presents The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
Opening Night January 22nd | Tickets

When flamboyant, fun-loving 14-year-old Leonard Pelkey goes missing from a small New Jersey shore town, the secrets of the townspeople are brought to light, and everyone is forced to examine the effect of one boy's life on a fractured community. Adapted from Lecesne's novel by the same name, this 80-minute monodrama filled with nine different colorful characters, begins with the news of Leonard's disappearance and follows the criminal investigation to its startling conclusion. 

This is a virtual event hosted by the Cinnabar Theater beginning on January 22nd. Tickets can be purchased on the Cinnabar Theater website. We hope to see you there! 

LGBTQ+ Alzheimer's Community Forum
January 28th | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Register

Are you interested in learning about dementia and Alzheimer's disease? The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter is hosting a virtual LGBTQ+ Alzheimer's Community Forum and you are invited! The virtual webinar is on Thursday, January 28 from 10:30am-12:00pm. 

Learn about dementia and Alzheimer's disease, ask questions about the disease, increase awareness of the support the Alzheimer's Association offers, and be a stepping stone to additional conversations, future trainings and collaborations!

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity at UCSB
January 21 | 1pm 

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) at UCSB is hosting an interactive workshop on Thursday, January 21 at 1:00pm called Voice & Communications Across the Gender Spectrum with Jordan Jakomin, a licensed speech-language pathologist. Participants will learn about voice therapy and be given vocal exercises they can practice. 

While the workshop is focused on college students, other trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people from the community are welcome to join. Zoom ID is 8487 5819 373. For the zoom password, send RCSGD an e-mail.  


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